Manjaro Linux

Manjaro is a user-friendly Linux distribution based on the independently developed Arch operating system. Within the Linux community, Arch itself is renowned for being an exceptionally fast, powerful, and lightweight distribution that provides access to the very latest cutting edge – and bleeding edge – software. However, Arch is also aimed at more experienced or technically-minded users. As such, it is generally considered to be beyond the reach of those who lack the technical expertise (or persistence) required to use it....More Info »

Developed in Austria, France, and Germany, Manjaro provides all the benefits of the Arch operating system combined with a focus on user-friendliness and accessibility. Available in both 32 and 64 bit versions, Manjaro is suitable for newcomers as well as experienced Linux users. For newcomers, a user-friendly installer is provided, and the system itself is designed to work fully ‘straight out of the box’ with features including:- Pre-installed desktop environments- Pre-installed graphical applications to easily install software and update your system, and- Pre-installed codecs to play multimedia files

For more experienced – and adventurous – users Manjaro also offers the configurability and versatility to be shaped and moulded in every respect to suit personal taste and preference. Furthermore, a minimalist NET-Edition is also available in both 32 and 64 bit versions. Stripped of any pre-installed software, this provides a base installation on which to build your own system; starting from a command line, be completely free to chose your own greeters, desktops, hardware drivers, software applications, and so on!

Manjaro Linux (sometimes referred to as Manjaro) was added by Tanath in
Dec 2012 and the latest update was made in
Jun 2018. The list of alternatives was updated Jul 2018 There is a history of all activites on
Manjaro Linux in our Activity Log.
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There was a time Ubuntu was the go-to Linux. I hope to show you it's not. Ubuntu is based on Debian and many better Linuxes based on it and Ubuntu derivaties exist. Confused? I would be too. It all depends on your needs. Try Manjaro, Debian, OpenSuse or Fedora. Ubuntu is easy to use, but it will take advantage of you too...JohnFastman • Mar 2017
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Debian is open source, rock-solid and popular, particularly for servers, though desktops too. It uses the .deb package system; Manjaro doesn't. Manjaro is Arch-based. But Manjaro also works out-of-the-box in 95% of cases for me. Setting up Debian has always been a pain in the behind. But maybe that's just me. But try it. Might work for you.JohnFastman • Dec 2016
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Linux Mint is meant for Linux beginners. But it screws up royally. It borrows its foundations from the privacy-violating Ubuntu, and it was hacked in 2016: hackers created jeaopardized versions on its site. Mint? No. Try Manjaro. Or Debian. Or OpenSuse. Or Fedora. Mint has nothing left. It's a cartoon of a cartoon. JohnFastman • Mar 2017
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Sure, Fedora could replace Manjaro. You'd have to switch to an .rpm software package system and accept a smaller software repository than AUR. On the plus side, that software will be better vetted for security. Fedora's default desktop is Gnome 3, so chances are you'll want to install something different once it's up.JohnFastman • Dec 2016
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If you want to replace Manjaro, macOS is unlikely to be the answer. macOS works best on Apple's hardware - Linux can be a challenge to run on that. MacOS is also proprietary, closed source and far less customizable. Good Manjaro alternatives might be Antergos (Arch-based), Fedora, OpenSuse, ElementaryOS or even Qubes, depending on your needs.JohnFastman • Dec 2016
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Does not run on anything but Apple PCs. It is illegal to run on anything else (like a "Hackintosh").
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Discontinued The company Jide decided to discontinue the Remix OS project and to focus efforts on the enterprise space: http://www.jide.com/ At the moment, last version, 3.0.207, released in November 2016, can be still downloaded from the official website.

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